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Lysander and Demetrius are both suitors of Hermia in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," but Lysander is portrayed as more compassionate and genuine while Demetrius initially comes across as selfish and fickle.
Theseus and Oberon are both powerful figures in their respective realms, but Theseus represents order and authority as the ruler of Athens, while Oberon embodies mischief and magic as the fairy king of the forest in "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
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Who are the lovers in Shakespeares A Midsummer Night's Dream?
At the beginning they are: Lysander and Hermia Hippolyta and Theseus A one sided love between Helena and Demetrius. (On Helena's part) At the end they are: Lysander and Hermia Hippolyta and Theseus Helena and Demetrius
What do Lysander and Hermia plan to do about this seemingly impossible situation?
Theseus gives her three options: marry Demetrius, become a nun, or die. Lysander gives her a fourth: elope with Lysander.
Whose wedding is being anticipated in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
A Midsummer Nights Dream takes place in the city of Athens, where king Theseus is getting ready to marry Hippolyta - the queen of the Amazons - who is a prisoner of war. Theseus is clearly very excited about the marriage. We never really find out how Hippolyta feels about it.
Who are the four young lovers in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
The four young lovers in A Midsummer Night's Dream are Hermia, Lysander, Helena, and Demetrius. The play explores their intertwined romantic entanglements amidst the magical chaos unleashed by the fairy Puck.
Compare and contrast lysander and demetrius?
Lysander and Demetrius are characters in William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Lysander is portrayed as a rational and romantic lover who is deeply in love with Hermia. Demetrius, on the other hand, initially pursues Hermia but later falls in love with Helena due to the effects of a love potion. Lysander's love for Hermia is genuine and based on mutual affection, while Demetrius' feelings for Helena are manipulated and initially one-sided.
What is a summary of Midsummer Night's Dream?
Sparknotes, as well as many other websites, provides succinct summaries. Here's mine: Duke Theseus of Athens is going to get married in 4 days. A man (Egeus) and his daughter (Hermia) approach Theseus with the following problem: Hermia wants to marry a man (Lysander), but Egeus wants Hermia to marry a different man (Demetrius). Both Lysander and Demetrius love Hermia. Theseus commands Hermia to obey her father. She refuses, and plans to elope outside Athens' jurisdiction with Lysander. She stupidly tells this plan to her friend Helena. Helena loves Demetrius, but Demetrius wants Helena to leave him alone. Helena tells Hermia's plan to Demetrius because she thinks he will show his gratitude by marrying her. This doesn't end up working in Helena's favor, but it stops Lysander and Hermia from leaving Athens. (Sorry, my hand is hurting so I have to stop here.)
What is the summary of A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Sparknotes, as well as many other websites, provides succinct summaries. Here's mine: Duke Theseus of Athens is going to get married in 4 days. A man (Egeus) and his daughter (Hermia) approach Theseus with the following problem: Hermia wants to marry a man (Lysander), but Egeus wants Hermia to marry a different man (Demetrius). Both Lysander and Demetrius love Hermia. Theseus commands Hermia to obey her father. She refuses, and plans to elope outside Athens' jurisdiction with Lysander. She stupidly tells this plan to her friend Helena. Helena loves Demetrius, but Demetrius wants Helena to leave him alone. Helena tells Hermia's plan to Demetrius because she thinks he will show his gratitude by marrying her. This doesn't end up working in Helena's favor, but it stops Lysander and Hermia from leaving Athens. (Sorry, my hand is hurting so I have to stop here.)
What has hermia done for which she asks theseu's pardon?
Hermia asks for Theseus's pardon for refusing to marry Demetrius as her father wishes, and for running away with Lysander instead. She has disobeyed the law of Athens by defying her father's authority and rejecting Demetrius as her suitor.
Why is Helena envious of Hermia?
Because both Demetrius and Lysander love her while Helena who loves Demetrius is loved by no one.
What is the plot to A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Theseus (Duke of Athens) is making preparations to marry Hippolyta, meanwhile, Egeus is telling Hermia that she must marry Demetrius, however Hermia loves Lysander, and is refusing. Hermia and Lysander plan to run away to a rich aunt of Lysander, and get married. They tell Helena of their plans, but she tells Demetrius to get into his good books, as she loves him. In the forest, a group of men are preparing a play for Theseus' wedding, when one of the men turns into a donkey! Also in the forest, are the fairies, and Oberon and Titania, are fighting, so Oberon puts love juice on her eyes, then she wakes and falls in love with the man/donkey. Meanwhile, Puck puts love juice onto a sleeping Lysander, and Hermia is next to him. Then Helena enters, Lysander awakes, and falls in love with her. Helena feels mocked so they run off arguing. Then on comes Demetrius, and Hermia awakes, believing Demetrius has killed Lysander in his sleep, they argue and Demetrius falls asleep. Then Demetrius ends up with love juice in his eyes, and an unhappy Helena and Lysander come on stage, which then wakes Demetrius, he falls in love with Helena, and then Hermia comes onstage. This is the first point where everyone is all together, having a huge argument. Insults are thrown around, and people are constantly being hurt. When it all dies down and everyone falls asleep, Puck and Oberon "arrange" them, with love juice and out them in positions, so that when they wake up, they fall back in love with the correct person. then the play is performed at the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta and everyone lives happily ever after
How Does Theseus current decision regarding hermia and Lysander contradicts earlier state?
Theseus's decision to allow Hermia to marry Lysander at the end of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" contradicts his earlier order for Hermia to marry Demetrius or face consequences. This change in decision shows a shift towards mercy and understanding, reflecting a softer and more compassionate side to his character.
How did Hermia get the approval of her father to marry Lysander in a midsummer's night dream?
Hermia doesn't get the approval from her father to marry Lysander. Her father finds Hermia with Lysander and Demitrius with Helena on the morning of the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta. He demands that she be killed as per the law of Athens but Theseus says "I will overbear your will for in the temple by and by with us these couple shall eternally be knit" Please check the exact quote as I wrote it from memory. But it means Theseus overturns death sentence and instead has both couple marry along with him.
